Consider the following statements with regards to the territorial extent of the Parliament and State Legislature. I. Parliament can make laws related to whole or any part of the Indian Territory II. State Legislature can make laws that would be applicable for the residents of the state even if they are not staying in the state presently. III. Parliament alone can make 'extra-territorial legislation' Which of the above statements is correct?
Consider the following statements with regards to the territorial extent of the Parliament and State Legislature. I. Parliament can make laws related to whole or any part of the Indian Territory II. State Legislature can make laws that would be applicable for the residents of the state even if they are not staying in the state presently. III. Parliament alone can make 'extra-territorial legislation' Which of the above statements is correct? Correct Answer I and III only
Indian Constitution has specified the territorial limits of the legislative powers of the Centre and State. Following are the details -
- Parliament can make laws related to the whole or any part of the Indian Territory. The territory of India includes union territories, states, or any other area included in the territory of India for the time being. So, the statement I is correct.
- Unlike the US, Indian doesn't have dual citizenship. Laws apply to the "citizens" and not residents. So, the statement II is wrong as the laws made by the State Legislature is applicable only in the state and not outside it.
- Parliament alone has the power to make 'extra-territorial legislation'. This means that laws made by the Indian Parliament are applicable to Indian citizens and their properties outside India.
- So, statement III is correct.
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